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Re: Missing posts
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lugnet.admin.general
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Sun, 12 Mar 2000 12:50:56 GMT
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> > rather than, let's say for example, a lively discussion of Toy Story 2?
> > [...]
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> Yes and no.
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> The "no" part: No, that's not what I want people to see on the homepage.
> You should be able to (and now actually can) see those off-topic messages
> when you visit -- if you want to see them. (Or you can leave them turned
> off if you don't want to see them.)
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> The "yes" part: Yes, that is what I want people to see on the homepage,
> rather than a lively discussion about Toy Story 2 or about whether or not
> God is homosexual. Those are interesting discussions, but there's a higher
> probability of a brand-new user stopping by and staying if the homepage is
> more LEGO-focused and less off-topic focused. So the off-topic and admin
> noise is off by default. But it optionally can be turned back on.
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> Hope I answered your question...?
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> --Todd
Yippee! Now I'm one happy Lugnut. Yes, I know I went overboard and
exaggerating, but I was really frustrated with the whole discussion section
being wiped out. But you came through in a very impressive way and you have
my deepest respect.
I really do understand your point about Lego users coming to talk about
Lego, because there is a time when I tire of the same old debate, even if I
initiate it. Your way of handling it now is better than I any system I had
thought up.
My apologies to any who may have been offended by my comments, especially
Larry, though I don't think he's the sort to get offended that easy. :O)
Blessings on all of you,
Thanx bunches, Todd!
Markus
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| (...) Yes and no. The "no" part: No, that's not what I want people to see on the homepage. You should be able to (and now actually can) see those off-topic messages when you visit -- if you want to see them. (Or you can leave them turned off if you (...) (25 years ago, 12-Mar-00, to lugnet.admin.general)
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